Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Hands-On Design & Build

Motive Workforce Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce partners with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company to recruit a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer. You will work on hands-on design, development, assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft structures and systems.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD, manufacturing liaison, fabrication, and adherence to aerospace standards while ensuring hardware supports the full project lifecycle from part reception to testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, including geometry and material selection.
• Design parts for manufacturing using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
• Develop CAD models and engineering drawings and inspect received parts for accuracy.
• Execute spacecraft mechanical assembly, integration, and testing, including MGSE design, torquing and staking bolts, interference and fit checks, and cleanroom organization.
• Develop mechanical assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate structural subsystems with other spacecraft systems.
• Own hardware throughout the full project lifecycle, including part reception, inspection, integration, spacecraft bus packing, shipping, and testing.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide technical mechanical engineering guidance to fellow engineers.

Job description

Motive Workforce partners with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company to recruit a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer. You will work on hands-on design, development, assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft structures and systems.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD, manufacturing liaison, fabrication, and adherence to aerospace standards while ensuring hardware supports the full project lifecycle from part reception to testing.